2025 Canadian Chess Championships: Nikolay Noritsyn and Li Yunshan
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2025 Canadian Chess Championships: Nikolay Noritsyn and Li Yunshan

The 2025 Canadian Chess Championships crowned two new champions! IM Nikolay Noritsyn won the Open Championship, earning his third national title.WIM Li Yunshan claimed her first women’s national title. Tournament Overview The event took place from April 17 to 22 in Toronto, Ontario.It featured two competitions: The 89th…

2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship: Yakubboev and Omonova Crowned Champions
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2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship: Yakubboev and Omonova Crowned Champions

The 2025 Uzbekistan Chess Championship has come to a close with two new national champions. GM Nodirbek Yakubboev won the Open Section, while WIM Umida Omonova triumphed in the Women’s Section. The event was held from April 18 to 28 at the International Chess School in the Kyzyltepa…

Jesper Thybo Wins His First Danish Chess Championship Title!
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Jesper Thybo Wins His First Danish Chess Championship Title!

Grandmaster Jesper Thybo has finally done it! After finishing second four years in a row, he won the 2025 Danish Chess Championship Title— and he did it in style, securing victory with one round to spare. The tournament was held from April 9–17 in Svendborg, a charming town…

Champions Crowned at FIDE World Cadets & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025
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Champions Crowned at FIDE World Cadets & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025

The FIDE World Cadets & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025 wrapped up in beautiful Rhodes, Greece!Over 430 young chess players from 48 countries came together to compete in both rapid and blitz formats. Players battled it out in categories ranging from Under-8 to Under-18, for both…

Final Game of WWC – Ju Wenjun Crowned Champion for the Fifth Time
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Final Game of WWC – Ju Wenjun Crowned Champion for the Fifth Time

The final game of the FIDE WWC 2025 was filled with tension. Tan Zhongyi came in with nothing to lose. Ju Wenjun, on the other hand, only needed a draw to win her fifth world title. The pressure was on. Throughout the match, most games had clear winners—only…

Hit the Halfway Mark! World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025
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Hit the Halfway Mark! World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025

The FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 in Rhodes has officially hit the halfway mark! The rapid rounds are done, and now all eyes are on the upcoming blitz games, starting April 16, 2025. But before we dive into the blitz action, let’s celebrate…

FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025
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FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025

The FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025 has officially started in the beautiful city of Rhodes, Greece. The event is organized by FIDE and the Hellenic Chess Federation and is being held at the Palace Hotel. More than 430 young chess players from…

Game 7 Turns Dramatic: Ju Wenjun Takes a Big Lead
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Game 7 Turns Dramatic: Ju Wenjun Takes a Big Lead

After a short two-day break, the FIDE Women’s World Championship Match resumed with Game 7 Turns Dramatic—and Ju Wenjun Takes a Big Lead. Tan Zhongyi seemed on her way to winning, just like she did in 2018. But as the clock ticked down and pressure mounted, she lost…

Teodora Injac Wins 2025 European Women’s Chess Championship
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Teodora Injac Wins 2025 European Women’s Chess Championship

IM Teodora Injac from Serbia has won the 25th European Women’s Chess Championship! She scored a brilliant 9.5 out of 11 games and finished 1.5 points ahead of her closest competitors. The tournament was held in Rhodes, Greece, from March 31 to April 10, 2025. This scenic island…

Game 4 of FIDE WWC: Tan Zhongyi Misses Her Chance to Lead
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Game 4 of FIDE WWC: Tan Zhongyi Misses Her Chance to Lead

Game 4 of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship was full of drama and excitement. It ended in a draw—but it was far from a quiet one. With two of the first three games ending decisively, both players came in with momentum. Would they play it safe, or…